[Colonic perforation secondary to ileocecal tuberculosis. Report of one case].

abstract：BACKGROUND:Biliary cholesterol is transported by vesicles and micelles. Cholesterol microcrystals are derived from thermodynamically unstable vesicles. In experimental animals vitamin C deficiency leads to a super-saturation of biliary cholesterol and to the formation of gallstones. AIM:To search for a possible relati...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： del Pozo R,Muñoz M,Dumas A,Tapia C,Muñoz K,Fuentes F,Maldonado M,Jüngst D

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Liver cirrhosis is an important public health problem in Chile. AIM:To review the main epidemiological features of liver cirrhosis in Chile in the last 22 years. METHODS:Review of yearbooks of mortality and causes of death of the Ministry of Health and Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas, review of hospital...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Serra I,Araneda J,Decinti E

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During colonial times the Royal University of San Felipe was founded in 1738. The first plan for medical studies was outlined in 1779. During the Independence, the National Institute created in 1813 took over higher education. The first Course of Medicine was dictated there in 1833. The University of San Felipe was re...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Costa-Casaretto C

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hürthle cells can be found in non malignant thyroidal diseases such as Basedow Graves and Hashimoto diseases. When Hürthle cells comprise more the 75% of cellularity, they become a neoplasm. There are malignant variants of these neoplasms, constituted by follicular and papillary Hürthle cell carcinomas. AIM...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Sanz J,Cerpa F,Domínguez M,Franco C,Jadresic A,Pérez G,Phillipi V

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A national network including 114 blood banks and laboratories performs screening for HIV infection on approximately 250,000 blood donors a year. This represents 100% coverage of blood transfusions performed in Chile. Up to December 1990. 4956 samples had been sent to the National Reference Center for AIDS for suppleme...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Sánchez G,Vera L,Soto G,Mora J,Ramírez E

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Teaching practice is one of the most complex topics of the training process in medicine and other health care careers. The Teaching Practices Questionnaire (TPQ) evaluates teaching skills. AIM:To assess the factor structure and internal consistency of the Spanish version of the TPP among health care teacher...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Pérez V C,Vaccarezza G G,Aguilar A C,Coloma N K,Salgado F H,Baquedano R M,Chavarría R C,Bastías V N

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rapid advances in immunobiology, pharmacology and molecular biology have made successful renal transplantation the optimal therapeutic modality for adults and children, reaching a near--90% of patient-graft survival among the first years of transplant. But this knowledge also presents clinicians and scientists wit...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cano FJ

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Papillary serous carcinoma with low malignant potential, similar to those described in the ovary, can also originate in the peritoneum. Characteristically they show peritoneal spread without involvement of the ovary and, if present, it corresponds to a superficial implant similar to those seen in the rest of the perit...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Mayerson D,Rondini C,Braun H,Chuaqui R,Brañes J

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchogenic cysts are congenital malformations of the tracheo-bronchial tree usually located intrathoraxically. We report a 44 years old male with a bronchogenic cyst located exceptionally in the pre tracheal anterior cervical region, simulating a thyroid lesion. ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Majlis S,Horvath E,Castro L,Martínez V

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Chile, leukemia is one of the diseases whose treatment is guaranteed by a special law called AUGE (universal access and explicit guaranties). Therefore, the knowledge of its treatment costs is of utmost importance. AIM:To determine and to characterize the direct costs of pharmacotherapy for leukemia at a...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Molina F,Schramm C,Ruiz G

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to study the degree of cellular proliferation quantifying the immunohistochemical expression of the proliferating cell nuclear antigen. We assessed paraffin embedded samples of 25 infiltrating epidermoid cervical carcinomas, 76 precursor lesions (34 of low and 42 of high grade), 29 normal and...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Wistuba I,Roa I,Araya JC,Villaseca M,Capurro I,Chávez F

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant Melanoma (MM) incidence rate is increasing faster than many other cancer at present time. Its epidemiological and clinical behavior varies within countries. We have studied 113 cases of cutaneous melanoma from 1982-1993, that represents until now the largest series of MM studied in Chile. Superficial Spreadi...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Cabrera R,Silva S,Díaz de Medina J,Hoell I,Guglielmetti A,Rohmann I

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intestinal intussusception, a medical emergency, is more commonly idiopathic and ileocolic and occurs with higher frequency in children aged 6 months to 2 years. Barium enema confirms the diagnosis and allows its hydrostatic reduction, that is the treatment of choice of this condition. AIM:To report our exp...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： García C,Flores P,Zúñiga S,Accorsi E,Monsalva R,Lastra M,Montes P

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is an important step forward in cancer treatment. AIM:To report the first experience in Chile with IMRT for prostate cancer and compare the results obtained with different doses. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From January 1997 through June 2008, 156 patients with a mean age o...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Besa D C P,Rosso A R,Bustos C M,Borghero Y,Trucco B C,Mac-Namara H M

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diagnostic scores have been developed as simple, user-friendly, cost-effective instruments to improve the early diagnosis of acute appendicitis. AIM:To assess the yield of a diagnostic score for acute appendicitis, measured by trained health-related non-physician professional. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A prospe...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Beltrán MA,Villar M R,Cruces KS

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reproductive number (R0)-maps estimate risk zones of vector-borne diseases and geographical distribution changes under climate change. AIM:To map R0 aiming to estimate the epidemiological risk of Chagas disease in Chile, its distribution and possible changes due to the global climate change. MATERIAL AND M...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Ayala S,Alvarado S,Cáceres D,Zulantay I,Canals M

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:On February 27, 2010 a powerful earthquake followed by a tsunami stroke Chile. The study of mortality during this emergency can provide important public health information. AIM:To describe the main characteristics of people who died during the earthquake and the following three months. MATERIAL AND METHODS...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Lastra T J,Guzmán C G,Conejeros R C,Suárez V G,Chávez F O

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two atypical cases of parvovirus B19 infection occurred consecutively within a family. A 14 year-old patient presented an extended papular-purpuric "gloves and socks" syndrome and two weeks later his mother developed a predominantly unilateral purpuric rash in the limbs with severe malaise. Specific IgM antibodies in ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Martínez G MJ,Elgueta N A

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a girl with a chronic hepatitis caused by C virus diagnosed at the age of nine, unsuccessfully treated with interferon and ribavirine. Two years later, she was subjected to a liver transplantation. She maintained elevated viral loads with a normal pathological study of the liver until 22 months after transpl...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Alegría S,Buckel E,Ferrario M,Ceresa S,Smok G,Brahm J

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Results of morbidity and medical care surveys performed in Santiago in 1993-94 are presented in this paper. The study has been done in an aleatory population sample of 4,700 people coming from 1,000 dwellings. Main results are as following: The Health National Fund (FONASA) is the most important financing medical care...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Medina E,Kaempffer AM,Cornejo E,Hernández E,Wall V

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Skin prick test (SPT) of immediate hypersensitivity is a main instrument in the diagnosis of allergy. AIM:To demonstrate the applicability of skin prick test in different age groups. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We studied children and adolescents with the diagnosis of allergy in the Pediatric Respiratory Laborato...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Martínez J,Méndez C,Talesnik E,Campos E,Viviani P,Sánchez I

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intensive medicine is especially expensive and requires an efficient management. AIM:To measure the real costs of diseases treated in an intensive care unit and compare them with the costs assigned by the Chilean National Health Fund (FONASA) for 2008. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Retrospective review of 225 patie...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Alvear V S,Canteros J,Rodríguez P

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are used to prevent massive pulmonary embolism in cases where anticoagulation is contraindicated or has failed. It is usually implanted below the renal veins. In a few cases it is necessary to deploy the filter above them, with theoretical risk of secondary renal failure. AI...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Mariné L,Mertens R,Krämer Sch A,Valdés F,Bergoeing M,Arriagada I,Vergara J,Carvajal C

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Equity has been recognized as one of the driving principles of many health systems in the world. In Latin America, Chile has led the explicit inclusion of equity in their health policies, which is reflected in its recent health reform. On the other hand, Chile faces the challenge of defining and implementing a policy ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Espinoza MA,Cabieses B

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain functioning is mainly intrinsic, not primarily reflexive. This is supported by the high energy requirements of the resting brain (20% of all the energy consumed) which only marginally increases with changes in brain activity. Modern neuroimaging and neurophysiological techniques have led to the discovery of the ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Vergara E F,Behrens MI

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Secondary acute myeloid leukemia is a very rare complication in patients with solid organ transplantation. We report a 62 years old female who received a right single lung allograft for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Her immunosuppression scheme consisted in prednisone, azathioprine, and tacrolimus. Two years after th...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Peña C,Sepúlveda C,Melo J,Guerra C

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stem cells have drawn extraordinary attention from scientists and the general public due to their potential to generate effective therapies for incurable diseases. At the same time, the production of embryonic stem cells involves a serious ethical issue concerning the destruction of human embryos. Although adult stem ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Ventura-Juncá P,Erices A,Santos MJ

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dipyridamole (DIP) is the most commonly employed pharmacological stressor for myocardial perfusion tomography (SPECT) in patients unable to reach an adequate work load. AIM:To assess the predictive capacity of DIP SPECT on survival. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We included 985 adults aged 66 ±11 years (45% women) ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Alarcón L,Rau M,Prat H,Fernández R,Carmona J,Zhindon JP,González J,Massardo T

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Respiratory pathogens are becoming increasingly resistant to antimicrobials. A new group of drugs, called respiratory quinolones have been synthesized to overcome this problem. AIM:To study the in vitro susceptibility of respiratory pathogens to old and new antimicrobials. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Forty five ...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Prado V,Giangrieco M,Durán C,Ojeda A,van Flaskamp R

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ultraviolet light exposure has a pathogenic effect on the development of skin cancer, whose prevalence increases worldwide. In Chile and the rest of the world, preventive educational campaigns are carried out to change high risk sun exposure behaviors. AIM:To study the behavior of the Chilean population tow...

journal_title：Revista medica de Chile

authors： Molgó M,Castillo C,Valdés R,Romero W,Jeanneret V,Cevo T,Torres C,Silva P,Flores L,Riquelme A,Ayala MF,González F,Hasbún MT,Baladrón MJ

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00